The Veterans 2008 National Road Race Championships are coming to Yorkshire.

British Cycling

2008 National Veterans Road Race Championships

Pontefract, West Yorkshire

 

Promoted by Sportscover Spiuk JE James

 

 

 

Promoted under the Technichal Regulations of British Cycling

 

www.teamsportscover.com

 

Thank you for entering the 2008 BCF Veterans National Road Race. The Sportscover Spiuk JE James RT are committed not only to winning events, but also promoting them. As a team we are now in our second year and have developed the team with a successful mix of seasoned and emerging talent which is race proven in the UK and internationally, with several national medals to show for the hard work of the riders.

 

Naturally we have increased our efforts within race promotion after several local regional events, this race is our first National Championship promotion, which I believe will see some fantastic racing. Some of you may have ridden the circuit in the past, which is used in the Petes Race. The 15 mile loop takes in a combination of roads which doesn’t particularly favour one riding styles always gives a deserved winner.

 

All races rely heavily on the help and support of the race officials and marshals who give up their time to ensure the event runs smoothly. I would like to thank all those who have helped plan and support the race along with the sponsors who have made not only this race but also the Sportscover Spiuk JE James racing team possible.

 

Event Director

 

 

VENUE/RACE HQ

Carleton High School

Green Lane

Carleton

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 3NW

 

THE COURSE

 

Take care after the start finish area when you pass through Ackworth, there are a series of sharp bends with double white lines. You are racing on open roads and commissaires have been advised to immediately disqualify any riders who ride on the wrong side of the road.

 

Another sharp bend on a blind spot is after the South Elmsall roundabout where you will descend before a left then right hand turn. Take care! At the top of next drag you will turn left onto the Roman road back into Pontefract, where there are a number of pot holes in the road. They are due to be repaired but I cannot guarantee this will happen before the race. Please watch out for them.

 

SIGNING ON/RACE START

                                                40-49                50+

Sign on opens                          10:30                10:30

Sign on closes                          11:45                11:30

Race start                                 12:15               12:00

est. race finish                          15:15               14:45

Presentation                             16:00                16:00

Signing on will be in the main sports hall at the times shown above. Your BCF licence will be held at HQ, any riders retiring from the race will be able to collect their licence after 2pm.

 

Both events will be neutralised from the HQ at the start times shown above. The race will start once the riders are on the circuit proper and pass through the start/finish area for the first time. Lap-boards will be shown for each event and there are no primes during the race.

 

PRESENTATION

The medals presentation will take place for all events at the HQ at 16:20. The first three riders in each category will receive a championship medal and the winners will receive a BCF National Champions Jersey.

 

FEED STATION

Feeding can only take place on the climb up to the start/finish area.

 

TEAM CARS

Team cars are allowed in the race in accordance with BC technical regulations. All team cars must be driven by official team managers, display the appropriate vehicle signage provided and must have a working CB radio.

 

EVENT OFFICIALS

RACE DIRECTOR/ORGANISER Ashley Brown

CHIEF JUDGE Bob Howden

COMMISSAIRES John Hullin

Peter Airey

PHOTO FINISH

LOGISTICS MANAGER Nigel Haigh

MARSHALLING DIRECTOR Gavin Evans

SIGNING ON Kevin Dawson

NEUTRAL SERVICE Kevin Dawson/Chris Green

Accomadation:

Click on the hotel name link to websites of hotels within 10 minutes of the race HQ...

We have negotiated a fantastic discount for anyone travelling to the race requiring a hotel. Rooms for Saturday the 23rd of August 2008 can be booked at Premier Inn Castleford on J32 of the M62 (which is less than a 10 min drive from the race HQ) for £30 per room, thats £17 off the standard rate! Simply click on the link below and quote “Cycling Race” when making the booking.

Premier Inn Hotel, Castleford

Kings Croft Hotel, Pontefrfract

Wentbridge House, Wentbridge

Parkside Hotel, Pontefract

Tower Guest House, Pontefract

For more details of Yorkshire Road racing click on the link below:

   British Cycling - Yorkshire